Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights
Listen to this article as an audio recording How the Labour Market Information Council is exploring artificial intelligence to support the labour market information ecosystem With advancements in computing infrastructure, deep…
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Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last year,…
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The state of youth employment in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in today’s…
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Guest blog: Navigating labour markets and information as a refugee in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Refugees in Canada encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information (LMI), and their access varies based on the immigration stream through which…
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How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings
Listen to this article as an audio recording Table of Contents Introduction This Pride month, our focus is on amplifying the voices of 2-spirited,1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (2SLGBTQ+)…
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Inside the Canadian Economics Association Conference: Highlights and takeaways
LMIC staff were in Toronto, Ontario this past week (May 30 to June 1, 2024) for the 58th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association to share their research and engage…
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Participate in a focus group: Research on the foreign credential recognition process in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Thank you for your interest in participating. The call to participate is now officially closed. Are you an internationally trained or educated newcomer…
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Event recording and transcript: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Go directly to: Event summary On April 23, 2024 LMIC hosted an interactive discussion about how improving the quality and accessibility of job postings can reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent job…
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How to write job postings for neurodivergent candidates
Listen to this article as an audio recording Compared to the Canadian average, neurodivergent adults have lower employment rates, are more likely to be underemployed, and tend to hold jobs for…
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